Oregon Buys #S-C00040-00018218

Clatsop County seeks executive search services for its next County Manager

Clatsop County is seeking a firm to lead the nationwide search for its next County Manager. - Government buyer: Clatsop County, Oregon — Human Resources Department. - Procurement: One comprehensive executive recruitment service for the County Manager position (quantity: 1); no product part numbers apply. - Scope: Assess the position and market, develop the candidate profile and recruitment materials, engage County and community stakeholders, conduct regional and national outreach, screen and assess candidates, verify backgrounds and references, and support finalist interviews, compensation and employment agreement discussions, and transition communications. - Important requirements: Address Oregon veterans’ preference and public-records requirements. Proposals must include a fixed fee, expense caps, and rates for optional services. The firm must provide a placement guarantee of at least 12 months; if the hire separates during that period, the firm must conduct a replacement search without additional consulting fees, with direct advertising and travel expenses chargeable. - Named OEMs or vendors: None identified in the solicitation. - Period: Contract duration and recruitment schedule are not specified; the firm is to propose a schedule. The placement guarantee runs for at least 12 months after the hire.

Description

Clatsop County is seeking a qualified executive recruitment firm to conduct a comprehensive nationwide recruitment, candidate assessment, and selection process for its County Manager position. The work includes developing the position profile and recruitment materials, conducting regional and national candidate outreach, screening and assessing applicants, and supporting finalist interviews, selection, and transition. The firm must address Oregon veterans’ preference and public records requirements, provide a fixed-fee proposal, and include a minimum 12-month placement guarantee. Proposals are due November 8, 2026.

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